October 29.

You've had a birthday shout hURRAY. we want to sing to YOU TODAY. ONE year OLDER and WISER too. happy birthday to YOU.

sis,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Lightbulb.

Lamp shade.

Doorknob.

haha. gotta love inside jokes.

Kate, I just want you to know how much I love you.  You have always been such a good example to  me.  You have been an example in a lot of ways.  You are someone who is so kind and loving towards others.  You are that sister who is always there to listen and to cry and to laugh and to have late night cereal on call. You are that friend that will be your friend for life.  You are that daughter that holds up the family and steps up when help is needed.  You are that woman who stands up for what she believes no matter what.  You are my sister and I can't imagine loving you more than I do.  I have always been so grateful for our friendship.  You have given me footprints to walk in that i've always been confident will lead me in the right direction.  You are amazing.  And I am proud to call you my sister.

I love you.

love, 

me.

Utah.

After finding out Victoria was not getting on her plane to come see me last weekend, Dad decided to fly me home for the weekend.  Thanks dad! I had so much fun.

(It is hard to keep secrets but I knew mom would be surprised to see me in her bed on Friday night.)

to FROYO for some frozen yogurt

On a walk to get my share of fallen leaves and chilly weather.

(SURPRISE mark. he wasn't expecting me either and you can always count on Mark for a good reaction.)

We are missing you here katie. while we eat our pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. 

Even though the cougs got slaughtered, it was still so much fun. 

Thanks pops!!

Saturday night Julianne somehow convinced me to put on this PINK prom dress.  Besides the fact that my mask made me have a nose from who-ville. I never wear pink. and I do not know how to sport it. but we still made a night out of it. Sorry junebug for stepping on your foot with my heel. haha. bring on next weekend.

I love fall. Bays and I drove up to dads cabin on Sunday.

and saw these two muffins. oh they make me soo happy.

It was such a good weekend. I had so much fun.  It was so good to see everyone.  I am coming up on finishing my FOURTH week at school.  Time has really flown by.  I am loving it here, I have had a couple homesick days.  But realized that is normal and it only means that I have a lot of love for my family and friends.  But I have been really lucky to live with Sharlie and Ryan here, they are taking such good care of me and making this whole experience easier/better. 

So. weekend home=perfect . fourth week of school=test week=can't be over soon enough.

annnnnd. I will be seeing utah again this weekend for Halloween. 

 I know I know. delta knows me.

and.

loves

me.

story of my life.

6 am: wake up

6:55 am: leave house

7:55 am: arrive at school

10:00 am: 15 minute break

12:00 pm: 1 hour lunch (heaven)

3:00 pm: 15 minute break

5:00 pm: leave school

6:00 pm: arrive home

change/chat.

6:45 pm: dinner

8:00 pm: homework

8:30 pm: start show (biggest loser, project runway, survivor, amazing race) one for every night. haha . as we have our snack.)

10:30 pm: get ready for bed and hit pillow.

thats all folks. we will repeat that again tomorrow. 

it's insane isn't it? 

I am EXHAUSTED. 

BUT I am loving it.

ps. I have a boyfriend.

hahahaha. I had to.

it's bedtime . goodnight.

My West Coast Friends

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This is me.

at

7:20 am.

&

5:00 pm.

This is the people behind me.

to the right of me.

to the left of me.

and in front of me.

This is why.

. I can't help but just laugh .

I'm sorry people. I will try not to swerve in front of you tomorrow.

It's a crazy world out there on the CALIFORNIA I15. 

I am doing my best :)

I'm having so much fun with these guys.

They took me to CHILLIS to celebrate my first week. I guess they know me : )

School is going great. I am learning a lot. very quick. We are not wasting any time.

I don't consider our hour lunch a waste of time. 

time WELL used

(PETCO park, where the Padres play)

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm = walk around the city. get gelato. answer funny questions about 'my religion.' laugh our heads off. lay in a dog park. eat apples. sit on benches. walk by the cupcake shop trying to decide if we want one (everyday). (aka. = good time)

all with these guys.

haha.

• now I am going to an office party. with my new friends from institute. 
• then i'm going to sleep. 
• then i'm getting up. and it's FRIDAY!!!! 
• can't wait for weekend. 
• excited for church on Sunday! New ward. 
• um. AND. THANK YOU VICTORIA FOR BOOKING YOUR FLIGHT OUT HERE!!!!!!! 2 MORE WEEKS!!
  

I love all of you.

love,

me.